University Of Bari
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Bari, explained in plain language.
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Can a supplement melt liver fat? a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a special supplement containing silibin, glutathione, and vitamin E can reduce fat buildup in the liver and improve liver function in people with MASLD (a common fatty liver disease linked to metabolism). Over 42 adults, each person will take the sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special diet soothe tummy troubles in kids with IBS?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a low FODMAP diet (limiting certain carbs) can reduce stomach pain and bloating in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Seventy children aged 4–18 followed either a low or standard FODMAP diet for two weeks, then switched after a break. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Ramadan fasting reshapes gut bacteria, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored how Ramadan intermittent fasting changes gut bacteria and intestinal barrier function in healthy adults. Researchers followed 79 participants from Italy and Lebanon before, during, and after the fasting month. They collected blood and stool samples to measure …
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study reveals 1 in 10 hospital patients need artificial feeding
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how many hospitalized patients receive artificial nutrition (tube feeding or IV nutrition). Out of 578 patients, about 1 in 10 (9.7%) were getting this kind of support. The researchers checked whether the type and amount of nutrition matched each pa…
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC